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Yesterday, we received news that one of my daughter’s friends ended her life. The young woman attended the school where I work; she and my daughter are in the same grade. It was such a shocking event. You never really know what another person is thinking — going through — and it’s so important to stay connected with those who are struggling.
It’s been a difficult weekend.
As I help my daughter navigate this type of grief, my heart aches for those parents who suffered such a devastating loss.
Obstacles like this are overwhelming for anyone. Teens don’t always know how to deal, but they think they are supposed to know it all. I’m glad I read the book Words We Don’t Say by K. J. Reilly. It was a great eye-opener into the mind of a typical high schooler. It helped me to understand my daughter’s feelings a little better. Of course, she plans to read the book, too!
It’s been a long time since my high school days and boy, have things changed. Social media, cell phones, and college-level classes have teens acting more like adults than children. Sometimes it’s hard to remember that 14 year olds are still kids. Since I teach 6th grade, you might think that I’m more in tune with today’s teens, but most of the time I’m just as befuddled as the rest of the parents out there.
My post for the official book tour is scheduled for November 6, so be sure to visit again and enter to win the finished copy! I’m giving away my ARC in this giveaway hop. You can see my review on Goodreads if you’d like to know more about the story.
Readers truly understand how much books can impact one’s life. As a poor child with only a few books at home, I eagerly devoured reading material from school and borrowed from friends.
To this day, reading is my personal escape.
It helps me to forget about the day’s troubles for just a little while, and sometimes gives me new tools to deal with challenges I face in the real world. Books have made such a difference for me. I’m grateful for each book that allowed me to spend time in a different world!
We all need a little help sometimes. If you’re dealing with depression, or you’re having suicidal thoughts, please get help! Make an appointment with your doctor. Call 911. Reach out to a friend or family member. Please, don’t let yourself get buried in the sadness. You are worth the fight!!
What helped you get through a difficult situation in high school (or another time in your life)?
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I’m so sorry your community is going through this tragic loss. My way of coping in high school was by journal keeping and listening to music.
My sister helped me get through tough times during high school. Now as an adult, I have a few people that help me. My sister, my cousins, and a couple of friends.
God and thinking of the pain it would cause others is what got me through.
As a teacher a couple of years ago, I had a young man commit suicide and it was devastating for the school community. The following year the same class experienced a shooting in the hallways killing a member of the same class of students. The resiliency in this group of students has been amazing, but I know they will forever be marked by these tragedies. I’m still grieving these kids and they weren’t my children.
The death of my parents was hard but prayer saved my sanity!!!!
Sorry to hear about such sad news
My friends always got me through hard times in high school.
My church Sunday School class helped me.
My family and Jesus!
My high school years were difficult. I graduated from high school a year early and went away to college. Although I would not recommend graduating early or early admission to college, it saved me.
This is amazing